Postcode DY10 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Foley Park & Hoobrook ward of Wyre Forest in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Spennells & Hoobrook area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spennells & Hoobrook is £53,612 per year. The nearest station is Kidderminster, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Spennells & Hoobrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Spennells & Hoobrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spennells & Hoobrook is £53,612 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from DY10 1LJ.
Spennells & Hoobrook near DY10 1LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kidderminster located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kidderminster | N/A | Walking directions to Kidderminster |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Foley Park & Hoobrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £358,500 | £296 |
| Terraced | 11 | £220,000 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £216,500 | £239 |
| Flats | 2 | £47,500 | £82 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279,950 | £41,000 | £134,500 | £117,000 |
| 2017 | £269,950 | £41,500 | £148,250 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £285,000 | £38,375 | £159,225 | £133,375 |
| 2019 | £315,000 | £43,750 | £153,750 | £141,950 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £44,000 | £175,000 | £166,250 |
| 2021 | £297,750 | £43,000 | £190,000 | £171,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £40,000 | £195,500 | £186,500 |
| 2023 | £372,500 | £45,000 | £200,000 | £184,000 |
| 2024 | £356,250 | £50,000 | £210,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £365,000 | £59,000 | £218,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £357,000 | £44,000 | £222,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £58 | £159 | £130 |
| 2017 | £220 | £64 | £180 | £177 |
| 2018 | £219 | £55 | £163 | £162 |
| 2019 | £222 | £66 | £183 | £156 |
| 2020 | £234 | £60 | £197 | £211 |
| 2021 | £248 | £66 | £221 | £219 |
| 2022 | £267 | £83 | £227 | £198 |
| 2023 | £289 | £73 | £227 | £187 |
| 2024 | £290 | £77 | £244 | £201 |
| 2025 | £287 | £119 | £243 | £235 |
| 2026 | £300 | £60 | £237 | — |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY10 1LJ.
In the DY10 1LJ postcode area, located within Spennells & Hoobrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY10 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hoo Brook Stores | Chester Road South, Wyre Forest, DY10 1XL | Walking directions to Hoo Brook Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Wyre Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY10 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin George Gale
Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Nathan John Desmond
Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicky Gale
Foley Park & Hoobrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Garnier
Wyre Forest - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY10 1LJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around DY10 1LJ in Spennells & Hoobrook is £240,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DY10 1LJ, including Foley Park Primary Academy (Good), Heronswood Primary School (Good) and King Charles I School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY10 1LJ is Kidderminster, about 1,246 m away.
DY10 1LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest covering DY10 1LJ is Mark Garnier (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kevin George Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party), Nathan John Desmond (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Nicky Gale (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.